Head of Finance

Web3 Foundation; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 120,000

Job description

Head of Finance

About Us

Parity is one of the world's most experienced core blockchain infrastructure companies, having built and pioneered some of the most advanced technologies in the blockchain sector. Parity was founded by Dr. Gavin Wood, co-founder and former CTO of Ethereum, the primary engineer behind the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), inventor of the Solidity programming language, and primary author of the Ethereum Yellowpaper.

Based in Berlin, London, Zug and Lisbon, Parity has built clients for Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Zcash and has pioneered a completely new, next-generation blockchain protocol with Polkadot and the framework it's built with, Substrate. Parity builds the open-source technologies needed to power an unstoppable, decentralised web—known as Web3—and helps developers and organisations implement and build upon the Web3 tech stack.

With a remote-first, global team, Parity is building open-source technologies for developers and organisations to implement and build upon. Our Web3 tech stack includes Polkadot, Substrate, and Kusama.

We believe in a decentralised web that respects the freedom and data of individuals and empowers developers to create better services. Our vision is to create a world based on truthful, rather than trustful, interactions. Our mission is to make Polkadot the most active and innovative community in blockchain.

People in Our Collective Are

• Highly motivated to contribute to Parity's mission and be part of something bigger.

• Excited to work on projects that are groundbreaking and complex.

• Autonomous workers that self-initiate, but also collaborate well with others.

• Taking maximum accountability and having minimum ego at work.

• Comfortable with chaos and adapting to the ever-changing Web3 space.

• Continuously educating themselves about Parity and the wider ecosystem.

About the team:

Join our energetic and collaborative finance team of five, primarily based in the UK, and become part of the backbone of Parity’s financial operations. We play a pivotal role in managing the group’s finances across five global entities, overseeing the budget process, conducting cross-team financial analysis, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Additionally, we maintain compliance with international and local regulations and provide insightful analysis to guide key decisions. The team also handles the unique complexities of crypto asset management, ensuring proper controls and reporting in this fast-paced and evolving environment. We’re actively involved in nearly every business decision, assessing financial impact and driving initiatives that shape Parity’s success.

About the position:

We are seeking a Head of Finance to join our finance team, reporting directly to the Director of Finance. This role is critical in overseeing financial operations across our Parity UK group company and its subsidiaries in Germany, Portugal, and Switzerland. You will ensure the finance function runs efficiently across multiple jurisdictions, focusing on both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional with strong leadership skills and a strong understanding of digital assets to drive financial excellence in a growing organization.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Be a strategic partner to the Director of Finance, taking ownership of day-to-day financial operations, allowing the DoF to focus on broader organizational strategy.

• Oversee the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements across all group subsidiaries.

• Ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes, continuously improving financial efficiency and controls.

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to align with the company’s objectives.

• Provide financial insights and variance analysis to support business decision-making.

• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and local accounting standards across multiple jurisdictions.

• Maintain accurate crypto asset accounting, including wallet reconciliations, valuations and token reporting.

• Oversee statutory reporting, VAT filings, and payroll obligations for accurate and regulatory compliance.

• Lead the group audit process, coordinate with external auditors for timely completion.

What your day looks like:

• Manage and mentor a finance team consisting of five across the UK and Germany, ensuring deadlines are met and OKR targets achieved.

• Maintain strong relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners to sustain financial integrity.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive key company initiatives.

• Identify and implement opportunities for improved financial performance and working capital optimization.

• Stay informed on regulatory changes in the digital asset space, ensuring best practices and compliance.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• 10+ years of experience in financial accounting or similar, preferably in the cryptocurrency or technology sector.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; MBA preferred.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), ACA preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership ability, including managing and mentoring a finance team.

• Experience in managing audits and preparing multi-currency financial statements.

• Proficiency in budgeting, financial planning, tax, and regulatory compliance.

• Advanced proficiency in excel skills and experience with financial operating systems such as NetSuite, Xero, or similar.

• Knowledgeable of cryptocurrency accounting and financial operations.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders.

• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to excel in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration packages based on iterative market research, including tokens (where legally possible).

• Great opportunity for a new qualified accountant to gain responsibility faster than traditional industries.

• A great opportunity to work for a major player in one of the fastest growing and most exciting industries.

• Teammates that are genuinely excited about their impact and projects.

• Access to the brightest minds in this space to learn about Web3 and develop your skills and knowledge while on the job.

• Becoming part of the wider ecosystem (career and networking opportunities).

• Team and company-wide retreats.

Those joining our collective as an employee in Germany, Portugal, the UK, and Switzerland also enjoy benefits such as health care, parental leave, PTO (28 days per year), local team events, yearly L&D budget, and language classes.

Parity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diversity in our global team and care about everyone in our collective feeling included and welcome.